This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1862
Page
2
A Civil War correspondent reports on troop movements and plans around McClellan Banks and Rosecrans. He describes Shenandoah Valley scenery and notes German Baptist communities prospering amid Unionist sentiment as war proceeds.
A veteran correspondent recalls patrols from Woodstock to Harrisonburg, detailing skirmishes and captures of Ashby’s men, the behavior of Ohio Torontes and Wisconsin troops, and a lighthearted note on army life and slang. The piece also critiques political correspondence accusing a senator of misdeeds while defending his votes on canal claims and state finances.
Col. Jennison is released on parole and must report to Tetter. he has headed to Washington. Pro slavery opponents are removed from command, and attempts to crush Jennison only boost his standing. Rebels consider arming slaves in cotton states but unclear on firing direction. Unionists flee South for Pittsburgh Landing with hospital stores. Gouverneur events include the Bermuda's capture with powder and munitions. The body of Gov. Harvey is en route to Madison.
War items tally killed and wounded at Shiloh with about 13 763 total casualties, plus prisoners. Beauregard claimed high Confederate losses, while Union forces report Baton Rouge Forts captured and key naval actions near Port Royal and Yorktown, with McClellan asserting advances toward West Point and Gloucester.
A Milwaukee notice explains a superstition driven contest by Strickland & Co for the Milwaukee Musical Society. Tickets at one dollar grant entry to a prize pool of sixty nine items worth about 1700 dollars, led by a rosewood piano. sales at Strickland & Co 155 East Water Street with a June 84 Academy of Music concert to follow.
Correspondent aboard the Denmark describes marching and shipping gear at New Madrid, the river voyage past Cairo and Paducah, and reinforcement bound for Halleck at Pittsburg Landing. He notes rain, muddy decks, songs, loyal flags, and a sick trooper after a rough crossing.
The narrator describes the chaotic night near Pittsburg Gunning and Hamburg as Federal and Confederate forces maneuver. It notes gunboats preparing for a possible assault, fort batteries, and troop movements including Pope's division and Wisconsin regiments amid controversy over abolitionist sentiment and political denigration within camps.
A compilation of Wisconsin statutes from 1862 Amending section 9 of chapter 93 on foreclosures Amending venue and judgments for deficiency in mortgage sales Allowing jurisdictional changes and clarifying relief against other debtors Also establishing federal holiday on Christmas and altering property exemption for fire engines and municipal property The acts were approved in April 1862 and take effect on passage
Fragmented OCR text lists various items such as seeds flour salt and dairy with scattered prices and locations, lacking coherent narrative or clear events for a proper summary.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.